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A winter garden is one of the best places to grow flowers, especially the exotic ones. We can also have vegetables, lemons and oranges there.

The most popular winter-garden plants are climbers and hanging type plants (for example ivy), high species (i.e. Chinese roses, oranges) and low species (winter begonia). You can also use your greenhouse to grow forced vegetables for example paprika or tomatoes.

In the winter garden we have to take care of the plants and the conditions that they are in more carefully than in summer time. The most important conditions are the temperature, lighting and air humidity. There are sometimes situations when people grow very demanding plants in their gardens like Chinese Gooseberry (well known as kiwifruit), or passion fruits. Having winter gardens can bring us a lot of benefits.

We can put the plants that we grew earlier in the greenhouse into our home and they will increase the quality of our air, and bring an original look to our interior. The smell of leaves and flowers have a positive impact on our mood and thanks to them we feel calmer.

We will only achieve these results when we treat our plants well. Mistakes made in growing may end up badly. Not seldom we have situations of damaging the flowers or even death. The main course for blame for this is bad conditions or choice of wrong place. Symptoms that should worry us are spots on the leaves and their strange colour.

It depends on us, our imagination and needs, what we will do with our winter garden and what plants we will have there. But it's worth thinking about when we are at the planning stage of designing our garden.]]>
A winter garden is one of the best places to grow flowers, especially the exotic ones. We can also have vegetables, lemons and oranges there.

The most popular winter-garden plants are climbers and hanging type plants (for example ivy), high species (i.e. Chinese roses, oranges) and low species (winter begonia). You can also use your greenhouse to grow forced vegetables for example paprika or tomatoes.

In the winter garden we have to take care of the plants and the conditions that they are in more carefully than in summer time. The most important conditions are the temperature, lighting and air humidity. There are sometimes situations when people grow very demanding plants in their gardens like Chinese Gooseberry (well known as kiwifruit), or passion fruits. Having winter gardens can bring us a lot of benefits.

We can put the plants that we grew earlier in the greenhouse into our home and they will increase the quality of our air, and bring an original look to our interior. The smell of leaves and flowers have a positive impact on our mood and thanks to them we feel calmer.

We will only achieve these results when we treat our plants well. Mistakes made in growing may end up badly. Not seldom we have situations of damaging the flowers or even death. The main course for blame for this is bad conditions or choice of wrong place. Symptoms that should worry us are spots on the leaves and their strange colour.

It depends on us, our imagination and needs, what we will do with our winter garden and what plants we will have there. But it's worth thinking about when we are at the planning stage of designing our garden.]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-90.html Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:54:23 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-90.html
One of the natural mood boosters that are most utilized is fish oil. This can be found in various kinds of fish such as tuna, salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies and trout. You can also buy a food supplement containing pure fish oil. Studies have shown that fish oil is rich in omega 3 which are fatty acids that includes eicosapentaenoic acid, more commonly known as EPA. It is important in making our brain function optimally. The human body does not produce EPA naturally, which makes it important for us to get it from other sources. If our brain has no source of this fatty acid, it will use other fatty acids available in our body which causes us to be depressed.

Plants are also utilized as natural mood boosters. One of these is called St John's Wort and has been found to be as effective as the commercial medication known as Prozac. The plant is made into supplements that can be taken more conveniently by people diagnosed to have mild depression. But if you are taking other kinds of medications, you should not take such a supplement without the advice of a doctor. It can interact with them and produce some harmful effects on your body. There are also certain conditions that may be worsened by taking the supplement.

Engaging in some form of exercise is also one of the natural mood boosters which you can do. It does require any special equipment to do simple exercises and you do not have to take anything. Increasing your physical activity releases the so called happy hormones which makes you feel good. It is also great for combating stress which is one cause of low mood.]]>
One of the natural mood boosters that are most utilized is fish oil. This can be found in various kinds of fish such as tuna, salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies and trout. You can also buy a food supplement containing pure fish oil. Studies have shown that fish oil is rich in omega 3 which are fatty acids that includes eicosapentaenoic acid, more commonly known as EPA. It is important in making our brain function optimally. The human body does not produce EPA naturally, which makes it important for us to get it from other sources. If our brain has no source of this fatty acid, it will use other fatty acids available in our body which causes us to be depressed.

Plants are also utilized as natural mood boosters. One of these is called St John's Wort and has been found to be as effective as the commercial medication known as Prozac. The plant is made into supplements that can be taken more conveniently by people diagnosed to have mild depression. But if you are taking other kinds of medications, you should not take such a supplement without the advice of a doctor. It can interact with them and produce some harmful effects on your body. There are also certain conditions that may be worsened by taking the supplement.

Engaging in some form of exercise is also one of the natural mood boosters which you can do. It does require any special equipment to do simple exercises and you do not have to take anything. Increasing your physical activity releases the so called happy hormones which makes you feel good. It is also great for combating stress which is one cause of low mood.]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-89.html Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:52:42 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-89.html
According to The Humane Society of the United States, there are over 700 harmful and sometimes deadly plants that can poison our pets and should never be grown inside or outside on your property. Cats in particular will nibble the leaves and seeds unaware of the adverse reaction to follow which, in many cases, is fatal. Check with HumaneSociety.Org for a comprehensive list of deadly houseplants that can harm your beloved pet. Cardiac arrest, kidney failure, neurological disorders and gastrointestinal disruptions are the most common symptoms from plant toxins and must be treated immediately.

Bonsai Trees.

The bonsai tree makes an excellent house guest with minimal maintenance and a lot of style. These miniature trees come with traditional green foliage or colorful buds, strutting their stuff in full animation designs. The bonsai plant does well in almost any kind of potting, from glass terrarium containers to simple shallow pans. Use richly textured color gravel to fit your creative space or design your own world with miniature ceramics and garden accessories. Larger bonsai, such as the Golf Ball Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai tree will require a heavy cast planting pot, but most of the unique bonsai species will thrive with minimal planting space. Use the bonsai for your kitchen countertop, wall niche or that perfect centerpiece for the dining room table. Most bonsai enthusiasts are ardent indoor plant collectors, where the first little tree is merely the flash point for a lifetime of bonsai appreciation. Buy a bonsai and join the club.

Helpful Hints.

Your bonsai plant may be moved outdoors in the spring and summertime, however, they do not thrive well when the temperatures drop below 40 F. In addition, all types of indoor plants may be temporarily moved to a protected patio when you are on vacation. Just be sure that you keep a cardboard or canvas barrier over the plants to shield them from intense direct sunlight or wind conditions. Plant sitters are available in the phone book, but if you are not comfortable giving them the key to your home, send your indoor foliage to the back porch for two weeks and all will be well when you return.

Pots and Containers.

Part of the decorating fun is finding the perfect plant container to mix and match with your interior color schemes. The best pots and containers for your indoor plant to thrive should have drainage holes and plenty of room for your plant to grow its roots. Small Terra Cotta pots are often used as a transport vehicle from the store or greenhouse to the home, but are insufficient to sustain a healthy plant life. Ceramic and clay pots remain the number one choice of indoor plant enthusiasts, however, lightweight plastic and fiberglass containers will work just as well. Larger plants may be complimented with bold brass and copper pots, available in sweet petite to astronomical sizes.]]>
According to The Humane Society of the United States, there are over 700 harmful and sometimes deadly plants that can poison our pets and should never be grown inside or outside on your property. Cats in particular will nibble the leaves and seeds unaware of the adverse reaction to follow which, in many cases, is fatal. Check with HumaneSociety.Org for a comprehensive list of deadly houseplants that can harm your beloved pet. Cardiac arrest, kidney failure, neurological disorders and gastrointestinal disruptions are the most common symptoms from plant toxins and must be treated immediately.

Bonsai Trees.

The bonsai tree makes an excellent house guest with minimal maintenance and a lot of style. These miniature trees come with traditional green foliage or colorful buds, strutting their stuff in full animation designs. The bonsai plant does well in almost any kind of potting, from glass terrarium containers to simple shallow pans. Use richly textured color gravel to fit your creative space or design your own world with miniature ceramics and garden accessories. Larger bonsai, such as the Golf Ball Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai tree will require a heavy cast planting pot, but most of the unique bonsai species will thrive with minimal planting space. Use the bonsai for your kitchen countertop, wall niche or that perfect centerpiece for the dining room table. Most bonsai enthusiasts are ardent indoor plant collectors, where the first little tree is merely the flash point for a lifetime of bonsai appreciation. Buy a bonsai and join the club.

Helpful Hints.

Your bonsai plant may be moved outdoors in the spring and summertime, however, they do not thrive well when the temperatures drop below 40 F. In addition, all types of indoor plants may be temporarily moved to a protected patio when you are on vacation. Just be sure that you keep a cardboard or canvas barrier over the plants to shield them from intense direct sunlight or wind conditions. Plant sitters are available in the phone book, but if you are not comfortable giving them the key to your home, send your indoor foliage to the back porch for two weeks and all will be well when you return.

Pots and Containers.

Part of the decorating fun is finding the perfect plant container to mix and match with your interior color schemes. The best pots and containers for your indoor plant to thrive should have drainage holes and plenty of room for your plant to grow its roots. Small Terra Cotta pots are often used as a transport vehicle from the store or greenhouse to the home, but are insufficient to sustain a healthy plant life. Ceramic and clay pots remain the number one choice of indoor plant enthusiasts, however, lightweight plastic and fiberglass containers will work just as well. Larger plants may be complimented with bold brass and copper pots, available in sweet petite to astronomical sizes.]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-88.html Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:51:29 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-88.html
Although understanding the differences in grow lights, including LED hydroponic grow lights, can become complicated rather quickly, there is a bit of information that will help you select LED hydroponic lights that will work well with the types of plants you wish to grow indoors, which includes color temperature.

Grow lights, including LED lights for plants, put out a color temperature that is related to plant growth. Color temperatures in the lower end of the scale, around 2200-2300 kelvin show up as visual light that looks warm, in the red to orange range. Red spectrum light is needed by mature plants in order to induce the plant to produce flowers and fruit. Color temperature in the higher end of 6000-6500 kelvin is seen as cool spectrum light in blue tones. Blue spectrum light is needed by plants to stimulate vegetative growth, most especially immature seedlings that you wish to grow or leafy plants like lettuce and other salad greens.

Better quality led lights for plants use only the light spectrums that your plants need. Of course, there are other spectrums, such as green light, that plants cannot use, and thus is wasted in an indoor gardening situation. Many traditional grow lights offer full-spectrum light, which gives the red and blue light, but also gives you other spectrums which the plants cannot access, and thus you end up paying for light the plants cannot use. High-end, high output LED lights offer only red and blue spectrum light, which can be adjusted to your custom specifications for your plants, resulting in extraordinary rapid plant growth.

What to Look for In Grow Lights for Sale

When you go online to find lights for sale, you will want to look for lights that cover growing area your plants need with bright light. With LED grow lights for sale online, you will not need fans and ducting because the LED grow lights run very cool.

Look for high output LED lights that have a high wattage, which will produce bright light. This helps LED grow lights for plants to emulate bright sunlight. For all this light, you will pay a fraction for electricity as you would for traditional lighting, another benefit for indoor gardeners coming from high output LED lights and LED hydroponic lights.]]>
Although understanding the differences in grow lights, including LED hydroponic grow lights, can become complicated rather quickly, there is a bit of information that will help you select LED hydroponic lights that will work well with the types of plants you wish to grow indoors, which includes color temperature.

Grow lights, including LED lights for plants, put out a color temperature that is related to plant growth. Color temperatures in the lower end of the scale, around 2200-2300 kelvin show up as visual light that looks warm, in the red to orange range. Red spectrum light is needed by mature plants in order to induce the plant to produce flowers and fruit. Color temperature in the higher end of 6000-6500 kelvin is seen as cool spectrum light in blue tones. Blue spectrum light is needed by plants to stimulate vegetative growth, most especially immature seedlings that you wish to grow or leafy plants like lettuce and other salad greens.

Better quality led lights for plants use only the light spectrums that your plants need. Of course, there are other spectrums, such as green light, that plants cannot use, and thus is wasted in an indoor gardening situation. Many traditional grow lights offer full-spectrum light, which gives the red and blue light, but also gives you other spectrums which the plants cannot access, and thus you end up paying for light the plants cannot use. High-end, high output LED lights offer only red and blue spectrum light, which can be adjusted to your custom specifications for your plants, resulting in extraordinary rapid plant growth.

What to Look for In Grow Lights for Sale

When you go online to find lights for sale, you will want to look for lights that cover growing area your plants need with bright light. With LED grow lights for sale online, you will not need fans and ducting because the LED grow lights run very cool.

Look for high output LED lights that have a high wattage, which will produce bright light. This helps LED grow lights for plants to emulate bright sunlight. For all this light, you will pay a fraction for electricity as you would for traditional lighting, another benefit for indoor gardeners coming from high output LED lights and LED hydroponic lights.]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-87.html Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:42:21 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-87.html There are also a few fancier varieties of Petunias that are a basic color with a contrasting white stripe. And, still others that have fringed edges. These beautiful plants are half hardy annuals that will thrive in the full heat of the sun. Growing to 18 inches or more, Petunias make excellent plants for a hanging basket. While they don’t actually vine, because of  their height they will drape over the side of the baskets like a vine.
Petunias are available in three different types, large…

Posted on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:26:51 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...-petunias/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> There are also a few fancier varieties of Petunias that are a basic color with a contrasting white stripe. And, still others that have fringed edges. These beautiful plants are half hardy annuals that will thrive in the full heat of the sun. Growing to 18 inches or more, Petunias make excellent plants for a hanging basket. While they don’t actually vine, because of  their height they will drape over the side of the baskets like a vine.
Petunias are available in three different types, large…

Posted on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:26:51 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...-petunias/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-86.html Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:44:31 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-86.html When you are choosing tomato plants, bear in mind that you need to use the smaller varieties that are suitable for growing in a container. Choose healthy plants that are well established and about 6 inches tall. Avoid plants that blooms or fruit. While it might seem like plants that have already started to produce fruit might give you a earlier yield, it actually might delay harvest.
Choose a bucket or container based on how large the variety of tomato you choose grows. You need a sturdy bucket that has…

Posted on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:18:31 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...-tomatoes/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> When you are choosing tomato plants, bear in mind that you need to use the smaller varieties that are suitable for growing in a container. Choose healthy plants that are well established and about 6 inches tall. Avoid plants that blooms or fruit. While it might seem like plants that have already started to produce fruit might give you a earlier yield, it actually might delay harvest.
Choose a bucket or container based on how large the variety of tomato you choose grows. You need a sturdy bucket that has…

Posted on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:18:31 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...-tomatoes/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-85.html Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:25:44 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-85.html Impatiens can be planted in almost any area in the garden which makes them a very popular flower. Depending on the variety you choose, Impatiens can thrive in either sun or shade. They are an excellent choice for hanging baskets. And, are often used as an edging around porches, decks, sidewalks and trees. While they are easy to care for, they do still need some basic care.
There are several different varieties available that grow from 8 inches in height up to two feet tall. They come in a…

Posted on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:14:36 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-grow-impatiens/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> Impatiens can be planted in almost any area in the garden which makes them a very popular flower. Depending on the variety you choose, Impatiens can thrive in either sun or shade. They are an excellent choice for hanging baskets. And, are often used as an edging around porches, decks, sidewalks and trees. While they are easy to care for, they do still need some basic care.
There are several different varieties available that grow from 8 inches in height up to two feet tall. They come in a…

Posted on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:14:36 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-grow-impatiens/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-84.html Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:47:27 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-84.html There is an easy way to test your soil to see how well it drains. Dig a hole in any area of the garden that measures ten inches deep. Fill the hole up with water and wait for all of the water to soak into the ground. Then, fill the hole back up with water again. If that water isn’t gone within approximately ten hours, the soil has very poor drainage and is not suitable for most plants.
The most common way to provide the proper drainage for plants…

Posted on Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:27:13 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/creatin...-drainage/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/creatin.../#comments]]> There is an easy way to test your soil to see how well it drains. Dig a hole in any area of the garden that measures ten inches deep. Fill the hole up with water and wait for all of the water to soak into the ground. Then, fill the hole back up with water again. If that water isn’t gone within approximately ten hours, the soil has very poor drainage and is not suitable for most plants.
The most common way to provide the proper drainage for plants…

Posted on Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:27:13 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/creatin...-drainage/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/creatin.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-83.html Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:46:55 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-83.html After the prey has been trapped, the Venus fly trap will secrete an enzyme that literally dissolves the insect into an easily digestible meal. It will take several days for the plant to complete the digestive process. But, as soon as it does, the traps will open once again and wait for it’s next meal to come along.
Given the proper care, Venus fly traps are fairly easy to grow. They need a very bright light, but can’t survive in hot, direct sunlight. Because they need a warm temperature, high humidity and…

Posted on Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:59:02 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...-fly-trap/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> After the prey has been trapped, the Venus fly trap will secrete an enzyme that literally dissolves the insect into an easily digestible meal. It will take several days for the plant to complete the digestive process. But, as soon as it does, the traps will open once again and wait for it’s next meal to come along.
Given the proper care, Venus fly traps are fairly easy to grow. They need a very bright light, but can’t survive in hot, direct sunlight. Because they need a warm temperature, high humidity and…

Posted on Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:59:02 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...-fly-trap/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-82.html Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:31:31 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-82.html Strawberries only grow about 6 to 8 inches in height and spread to around one foot. So, they don’t require a large amount of space to grow. In fact, you can even grow strawberries in a window box, hanging basket or other container. They produce long runners that bloom with pink or white flowers which eventually turn into a delicious strawberry.
In areas that experience mild winters, strawberries can be planted in the last summer or fall for a wonderful spring harvest. In areas with harsh winters, you will need to wait…

Posted on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:43:47 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/grow-yo...awberries/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/grow-yo.../#comments]]> Strawberries only grow about 6 to 8 inches in height and spread to around one foot. So, they don’t require a large amount of space to grow. In fact, you can even grow strawberries in a window box, hanging basket or other container. They produce long runners that bloom with pink or white flowers which eventually turn into a delicious strawberry.
In areas that experience mild winters, strawberries can be planted in the last summer or fall for a wonderful spring harvest. In areas with harsh winters, you will need to wait…

Posted on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:43:47 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/grow-yo...awberries/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/grow-yo.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-80.html Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:42:21 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-80.html Growing healthy houseplants that flourish and give you years of enjoyment, depends on knowing which plants can survive under poor lighting conditions. Often, people think that they just simply don’t have a “green thumb” because they can’t keep a houseplant alive. When in reality, the plant has died because it didn’t receive enough light.
Just because your home doesn’t have large windows that let lots of sunlight into your home, it doesn’t mean that you have to settle for silk plants. In fact, there are several…

Posted on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:19:31 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/best-ho...ght-areas/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/best-ho.../#comments]]> Growing healthy houseplants that flourish and give you years of enjoyment, depends on knowing which plants can survive under poor lighting conditions. Often, people think that they just simply don’t have a “green thumb” because they can’t keep a houseplant alive. When in reality, the plant has died because it didn’t receive enough light.
Just because your home doesn’t have large windows that let lots of sunlight into your home, it doesn’t mean that you have to settle for silk plants. In fact, there are several…

Posted on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:19:31 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/best-ho...ght-areas/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/best-ho.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-81.html Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:42:21 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-81.html It’s a slow growing plant, so if you want one of any substantial size, it’s best to just purchase it. These plants can reach just over 3 feet in height. The variegated variety generally costs about twice as much as the standard green variety. But, the white contrast on the dark green leaves might be worth paying extra for. It’s a really pretty plant that doesn’t require a lot of care.
Occasionally, the Cast Iron plant will flower when kept indoors, but this is very rare.…

Posted on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:38:43 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/cast-iron-plant/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/cast-ir.../#comments]]> It’s a slow growing plant, so if you want one of any substantial size, it’s best to just purchase it. These plants can reach just over 3 feet in height. The variegated variety generally costs about twice as much as the standard green variety. But, the white contrast on the dark green leaves might be worth paying extra for. It’s a really pretty plant that doesn’t require a lot of care.
Occasionally, the Cast Iron plant will flower when kept indoors, but this is very rare.…

Posted on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:38:43 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/cast-iron-plant/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/cast-ir.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-78.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:45:52 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-78.html The palm will flourish and grow much better in filtered light. With this plant you actually don’t need to guess about adequate lighting. If the palm is sitting in an area where there is enough light for it to cast a shadow, it’s getting enough light! And, it will do well in both natural sunlight or artificial lighting.
The amount of water the Parlor Palm needs will depend on how much light it receives. A brighter light means more water, while lower lighting means less water. On…

Posted on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:27:28 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/parlor-palm/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/parlor-palm/#comments]]> The palm will flourish and grow much better in filtered light. With this plant you actually don’t need to guess about adequate lighting. If the palm is sitting in an area where there is enough light for it to cast a shadow, it’s getting enough light! And, it will do well in both natural sunlight or artificial lighting.
The amount of water the Parlor Palm needs will depend on how much light it receives. A brighter light means more water, while lower lighting means less water. On…

Posted on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:27:28 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/parlor-palm/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/parlor-palm/#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-79.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:45:52 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-79.html Although species vary, this variety can grow as tall as 20 feet in height. But, when kept as a houseplant, it generally only reaches around 6 to 8 feet. The size can be controlled by cutting the tops off. The cane can be cut at any height and within weeks you will begin to see a new tuft of leaves growing at the cut area. It’s better on the plants health to cut the cane during spring or early summer.
One of the fun things about this plant is that…

Posted on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:06:12 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/madagas...agon-tree/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/madagas.../#comments]]> Although species vary, this variety can grow as tall as 20 feet in height. But, when kept as a houseplant, it generally only reaches around 6 to 8 feet. The size can be controlled by cutting the tops off. The cane can be cut at any height and within weeks you will begin to see a new tuft of leaves growing at the cut area. It’s better on the plants health to cut the cane during spring or early summer.
One of the fun things about this plant is that…

Posted on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:06:12 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/madagas...agon-tree/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/madagas.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-77.html Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:55:44 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-77.html One of the main ways to determine the health of a plant is by the way it looks. Firm stems and leaves are a good sign that the plant has been well cared for. Always avoid plants that are drooping and wilted. This generally means that the plant hasn’t received enough water and the roots could be severely damaged. You should also avoid plants that have holey leaves. This usually points to an insect or pest infestation.
Never purchase a plant that has already started producing small fruits or vegetables. It might…

Posted on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:51:02 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...en-plants/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> One of the main ways to determine the health of a plant is by the way it looks. Firm stems and leaves are a good sign that the plant has been well cared for. Always avoid plants that are drooping and wilted. This generally means that the plant hasn’t received enough water and the roots could be severely damaged. You should also avoid plants that have holey leaves. This usually points to an insect or pest infestation.
Never purchase a plant that has already started producing small fruits or vegetables. It might…

Posted on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:51:02 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...en-plants/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-74.html Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:15:36 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-74.html Almost everyone loves the taste of fresh vegetables, but many people just don’t have the room or space for a garden. If you live in an apartment, or have a small yard, you can still have delicious fresh vegetables with container gardening. A container garden can be set up on a patio, deck, balcony, or a nice sunny window.
Just like any type of gardening, container gardening does take a little planning. You need to choose the types of plants you want to grow based on the amount of light the area has. If you have an open deck, choose plants…

Posted on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:20:02 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/success...gardening/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/success.../#comments]]> Almost everyone loves the taste of fresh vegetables, but many people just don’t have the room or space for a garden. If you live in an apartment, or have a small yard, you can still have delicious fresh vegetables with container gardening. A container garden can be set up on a patio, deck, balcony, or a nice sunny window.
Just like any type of gardening, container gardening does take a little planning. You need to choose the types of plants you want to grow based on the amount of light the area has. If you have an open deck, choose plants…

Posted on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:20:02 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/success...gardening/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/success.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-75.html Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:15:36 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-75.html One of the best ways to have healthy garden plants is to know what each plant needs. Some plants require more light, more water and more fertilizer than others. Do your research and learn what type of conditions are best for each plant you want to grow. Most vegetable plants have to have at least 6 hours of sun each day. However, there are plants that need a full 8 hours of sun.
If you have long periods without rain, make sure that you water your garden. Most vegetables need at…

Posted on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:52:51 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/grow-he...e-harvest/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/grow-he.../#comments]]> One of the best ways to have healthy garden plants is to know what each plant needs. Some plants require more light, more water and more fertilizer than others. Do your research and learn what type of conditions are best for each plant you want to grow. Most vegetable plants have to have at least 6 hours of sun each day. However, there are plants that need a full 8 hours of sun.
If you have long periods without rain, make sure that you water your garden. Most vegetables need at…

Posted on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:52:51 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/grow-he...e-harvest/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/grow-he.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-76.html Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:15:36 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-76.html It’s always a good idea to carefully inspect your plants from time to time. As with any other pest, the quicker you start treating your plants for aphids, the better you chances are of saving the plant. Aphids can spread really fast and if one plant is infected they can end up on all of your other plants as well. Aphids literally suck all of the nutrients out of the plant, but they also spread plant viruses that are deadly to the plant.
There are some simple…

Posted on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:06:14 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...or-aphids/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> It’s always a good idea to carefully inspect your plants from time to time. As with any other pest, the quicker you start treating your plants for aphids, the better you chances are of saving the plant. Aphids can spread really fast and if one plant is infected they can end up on all of your other plants as well. Aphids literally suck all of the nutrients out of the plant, but they also spread plant viruses that are deadly to the plant.
There are some simple…

Posted on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:06:14 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...or-aphids/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-73.html Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:38:13 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-73.html When planting rosemary, it saves a lot of time if you start with cuttings rather than seeds. The seeds have an extremely low germination rate, and while the plant will grow from a seed effectively… it is very time consuming. Plant the seeds in April if you are going that route and plan on being very patient.
If you choose to use cuttings, make sure that it is from a new growth and cut to around…

Posted on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:42:59 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...-rosemary/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> When planting rosemary, it saves a lot of time if you start with cuttings rather than seeds. The seeds have an extremely low germination rate, and while the plant will grow from a seed effectively… it is very time consuming. Plant the seeds in April if you are going that route and plan on being very patient.
If you choose to use cuttings, make sure that it is from a new growth and cut to around…

Posted on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:42:59 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-...-rosemary/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/how-to-.../#comments]]> http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-72.html Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:43:29 -0500 http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/forum/thread-72.html In Native American cultures, preparing the sage for smudging is a ritual itself. First permission is asked to cut the stem… and a bit of another herb or a piece of hair is placed at the base of the plant as an offering in return. The prepared smudgesticks are placed in a bowl and lit. As the smoke swirls…

Posted on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:33:11 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/prepari...-smudging/
Comments: http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/prepari.../#comments]]> In Native American cultures, preparing the sage for smudging is a ritual itself. First permission is asked to cut the stem… and a bit of another herb or a piece of hair is placed at the base of the plant as an offering in return. The prepared smudgesticks are placed in a bowl and lit. As the smoke swirls…

Posted on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:33:11 +0000 at http://www.houseplantsforyou.com/prepari...-smudging/
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